Pleural Fluid for Anti TB IgG Price in Bangladesh

What is Pleural Fluid for Anti TB IgG?

Pleural fluid for Anti-TB IgG testing is used to detect the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), in the pleural space. This test is typically performed when a pleural effusion is suspected to be caused by TB.

A sample of pleural fluid is collected through thoracentesis, and the fluid is analyzed for the presence of Anti-TB IgG antibodies. Elevated IgG levels suggest an immune response to TB.

Risks include infection, bleeding, or lung puncture during the thoracentesis. Positive results help confirm TB as the cause of pleural effusion and guide further treatment.

What to expect & how to prepare

A sample is collected at the centre and analysed in the laboratory. The sample type — blood, urine, stool or another body fluid — depends on the specific test, and the collection staff will tell you which one applies.

• Fasting: only some laboratory tests need fasting, and this varies test by test. Ask the centre whether fasting is required for this specific test when you book, rather than assuming.
• Medication: tell the laboratory about medicines, supplements and recent injections, because some can affect results.
• Requesting slip: bring the doctor's advice or previous reports so the laboratory runs and compares the right test.
• Report timing: turnaround differs between routine and specialised tests — the centre will tell you when your report is ready.

Have a registered doctor interpret the result together with your symptoms rather than self-diagnosing from reference ranges.

Pleural Fluid for Anti TB IgG price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.